Winston Bowens News

When Tommy West spent one season as Memphis defensive coordinator in 2000, his defense set a tone .

In the agonizing aftermath of Tuesday night's 38-19 Conference USA loss to East Carolina, University of Memphis football coach Tommy West didn't need to be prompted.

Four turnovers were enough to hand Memphis its fourth consecutive loss to East Carolina 38-19 Tuesday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Memphis kicker Matt Reagan had some problems with field goals earlier in the year, but that's largely resolved.

Ole Miss left tackle Bradley Sowell learned a lot of things in his difficult first game as all-American Michael Oher's replacement.

Jevan Snead recovered from a poor start to throw two touchdowns and Dexter McCluster scored twice to lead No.

Memphis Tigers Head Coach Tommy West and Linebacker Winston Bowens met the media today at the Tigers first weekly Football Press Luncheon of the Season.

By Phil Stukenborg , Memphis Commercial Appeal Wednesday, August 26, 2009 When they complete their University of Memphis careers, they'll have accumulated seemingly a lifetime of instruction on the finer points of playing defense.

COACH: Tommy West, 47-41 at Memphis, ninth season . CRITICAL CAMP FOCUS: A group of talented Division I transfers will compete for starting positions after sitting out last season, including TE DajLeon Farr , DB DeRon Furr , LB Jamon Hughes , RB Darcel Johnson , LB Derek Odom and RB Lance Smith .

COACH: Tommy West, 47-41 at Memphis, ninth season . CRITICAL CAMP FOCUS: A group of talented Division I transfers will compete for starting positions after sitting out last season, including TE DajLeon Farr , DB DeRon Furr , LB Jamon Hughes , RB Darcel Johnson , LB Derek Odom and RB Lance Smith .

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series of previews on West Virginia and Marshall football opponents.